Sermons on Disarmer:

Peter, James, And Jude On Universalism Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 30, 2015

What did early church leaders think about the doctrine of Universalism?

PETER-JAMES-JUDE and UNIVERSALISM Did the first Christians suggest to their audiences that salvation is inclusive? 11. The restoration of all things. Acts 2:39-40. The apostle Peter preached a message of repentance and offered the promise of God to his generation. He said that that promise was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watch Jesus Poke The Bear

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 30, 2018

In Mark 7 Jesus is challenge the Jewish leaders and theology ...about their false theology and prejudice. He is poking the Jewish bear... It will cost Him His life.

In Jesus Holy Name September 2, 2018 Text Mark 7:24,34 Pentecost 15 “Watch Jesus Poke the Bear” Last Sunday we did a little experiment with “hand washing”. I you missed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24, Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian View Of War

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 4, 2018

Determining the Christian's relationship to war by looking at the Bible and Church History

Annual Sermons 18-19: Vol. 5: 1991 Bob Marcaurelle THE CHRISTIAN VIEW OF WAR (2009 Condensed) Copyright 2009 by Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Is war right? Is it moral? Can it be Christian or endorsed by God? If a Christian goes to war, should he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

"No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

[Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

A Spiritual Influencer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 26, 2020

There are a lot of people who are called influencers. Youtube and twitter are full of them, and many are getting rich doing just that. They influence people for all kinds of reasons. In Acts 1:8 Jesus said we would get power to be able to speak into people's lives to influence them for eternity.

A Spiritual Influencer PPT 1 Message Title It seems like everyday I hear a person described as a youtube influencer. These are people who have followers, and get paid by advertisers for other people listening to them babble on about whatever it is they are known for. Adventure travelers. Makeup ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Samuel 3:19, 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Presumed Dead Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 21, 2018

Message 13 in our study of Colossians dealing with considering our selves dead to sin.

Chico Alliance Church “Presumed Dead” Review Christ reigns supreme over all creation. Christ remains sufficient for all creation. We have been rescued from the kingdom of darkness. We have been transferred into the Kingdom of His beloved Son. The ransom price has been paid. Our debt has been paid ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Had It Not Been

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 17, 2019

How terrible it would be had it not been for Jesus.

“Had It Not Been” 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 53-57 David P. Nolte Back in 1995 I was working on the roof of the new Eastside Christian Church gym/office/classroom building. I hate heights but we could easily get off the roof in one of two ways. The right way was to go down the ladder which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Verses Legalism

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 27, 2018

Christ has not only set us free from sin, but he has also set us free from religious rules and regulations.

CHRIST VERSES LEGALISM Text: Col. 2:16-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: "What must I forsake?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord's Day Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Jesus introduces the concept that the Lord is the Lord of everyday.

• The story was told some years ago of a pastor who found the roads blocked one Sunday morning and was forced to skate on the river to get to church, which he did. When he arrived the elders of the church were horrified that their preacher had skated on the Lord's day. After the service they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Father’s Gifts At Christmas: The Visit Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 22, 2013

The Gifts of God the Father at Christmas surely give us reason to wish others a "Merry Christmas".

The Father’s Gifts at Christmas: The Visit Luke 1:67-75 When we receive “good news” we love to share it, especially when it comes to children and family. Because of Zacharias’ disbelief upon the news that his aged wife would have a child, Zacharias ability to speak was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75

Denomination: Baptist

Shamgar

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2013

It was a time when the people of Israel were filled with fear

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 1 Sept. 2013 Judges 3:31 SHAMGAR: THE OBSCURE SAVIOR Intro: Bible/filled/tales/obscure people who appear/pages/Bible and then promptly disappear. • These people step out/shadows • used mightily/Lord then they fade away • Most of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Three Point Sermon (Easter Season Message)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 16, 2014

I would like to share something really inspiring on this glorious Easter day. I am going to preach an old-fashioned 3-point sermon which is a very trinitarian model of preaching. So after great contemplation here are the 3 points. He is risen! He is risen! He is risen! (Updated April 2022)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's Easter Readings are: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2,14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 and Matthew 28:1-10 or Mark 16:1-8 or Luke 24:1-12. Let us pray O' Heavenly Father it is through your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 8:17, Deuteronomy 19:15, 2 Corinthians 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

No Mere Men-6--Sec. 2, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 2, 2014

6 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-VI—1Corinthians 3:1-9; 9-17; 18-23 —SECTION 2(3:9-17)— Attention: When it comes down to it, mankind's abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire &/or what is required. All mankind realizes that their world is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

You And Who Else?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2023

The Pharisees paid lip service to God, but were actually operating under their own power, for their own agendas, not God's. That is why they didn't really want to be told that Jesus was operating under God's authority.

“Who do you think you are? What right have you to tell me what to think?” Has anyone ever said that to you? It’s not very pleasant. But it happened to me, once. Back when I was just starting seminary. I had run into an acquaintance of mine named Nora. She was pretty vulnerable and sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Up To The Name (Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, July 24, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 23, 2022

Paul reminds us that we are to be rooted and built up in Christ so that we live up to the name of what it means to be a Christian within and influential in our witness of Christ to others on the outside.

LIVING UP TO THE NAME Text: Colossians 2:6 – 19 Colossians 2:6-19? As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, ?(7)? rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. ? (8)? See to it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist